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Is Assisted Living Right For You?

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The decision to transition from living independently to living in an assisted living situation can be a difficult one for the elderly. Many times the elderly are not prepared to face this decision because of perceptions that this transition marks the beginning of the end with the loss of hard won independence and dignity and respect. With a good plan and honest discussion, the elderly and their children can prepare many years beforehand to decide when should be a good time to consider an assisted living option. Assisted living is not the same as being in a nursing home, and with good planning, it is an excellent option to consider. Assisted living can be called by a number of other names. These include residential care, board and care, congregate care, adult care homes, adult group homes, alternative care facilities, and sheltered housing. They all provide the same essential services, which is a daily level of support for everyday activities while allowing the elderly to maintain t...

Benefits of In Home Aged Care

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I like to share health related updates and news with people having interest in medical field. Also, spending quality time with consumer health information journals at library and visiting health prospective seminars. Occasionally, I write about aged care home and services which will be significant to the relevant community. Over the next 10 to 20 years, Queensland is projecting that 15 per cent of their total population will be people over the age of 65. Many towns have already reached critical capacity with the elderly populations in major cities like Brisbane expected to reach critical levels within the next 10 years. It has become a concern as to whether or not the territory will have the resources needed to take care of the elderly population. Because of this, in home services for the elderly are becoming a popular choice for the elderly. These services provide many benefits and are great alternatives to elderly homes. Independence The most significant benefit of in home aged ...